How to Beat Airport Lines When Entering the U.S.

7/31/2013 1:03PM

What's the fastest way to avoid long airport delays entering the U.S.? Try entering the U.S. from another country. Scott McCartney joins Lunch Break with the backstory on this line-beating strategy. Photo: Getty Images.

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